San Francisco State University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 29,900 applications every year . The overall acceptance rate is around 96 percent which is equal 28,682 students who were successful in the admission process of the school. However, when the year begins, only about 2,980 or 10% of the candidates who obtained acceptance letter from San Francisco State University choose to attend. The ratio of the students who submitted their applications is 39% and 60% for males and females respectively. However, of the first-year students enrolled, 58% were typically women and 41% were men. The undergraduate application fee set by San Francisco State University is $70. First-year students should submit their ACT or SAT scores to San Francisco State University when filling out the application. Most often, an ACT score of 17 - 23 or a 930 - 1,140 SAT score is the range in which applicants have greater chances to be accepted. This institution also accepts Advanced Placement (AP) credits, Credit for life experiences, and Dual enrollment.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2023 Admissions Cycle. Test scores last reported in 2020
Applications
29,878
Male 11,778
Female 18,100

 

Acceptance
28,682
Male 11,306
Female 17,376

 

Enrollment Total
2,980
Male 1,243
Female 1,737


Acceptance Rate
96%
Male
96%
Female
96%

 

Yield
10.4%
Male
11%
Female
10%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$70


Graduate

$70



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • Credit for life experiences
  • Dual enrollment


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